This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program including the Embedded Controller (EC) program) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.

(New) When Power button of Power Options in Control panel is set to "Do nothing" for "When I close the lid of my portable computer:" in Extended desktop, Extended desktop is kept even by closing portable computer. (BIOS)

Version 1.11

(Fix) The process of Fingerprint authentication at power-on was improved. (BIOS)

(Fix) Memory address more than 4GB can't be accessed under Vista WindowsPE. (BIOS)

(Fix) Intermittent errors, such as device unrecognized, may occur at wake-up after BIOS configuration was changed in BIOS Setup during hibernation. (BIOS)

(Fix) A Post error may intermittently occur at wake-up from hibernation after ThinkPad BIOS Setting for Windows was run. (BIOS)

(Fix) This BIOS contains a workaround of resolution change issue. When using an Intel Graphics model on a minidock with an external monitor set to SXGA, the resolution will intermittently be changed in certain docking/undocking situations switch to XGA. (BIOS)

Version 1.10

(New) The firmware version of TPM chip was upped to 1.2.0B.0D. (BIOS)Note: BIOS update on the PC with Revision 0D TPM chip and with 7JET25WW BIOS or later versions to 7JET24WW or older versions is inhibited.

(Fix) Even if the password was not actually changed under CSS (Client Security Solution), a message showing it beingchanged may appear and authentication may be failed even by entering the password. (BIOS)

Version 1.09

(Fix) The CPU clock may down during charging the battery. (EC)

Version 1.08

([Important] This BIOS contains a critical processor microcode update to improve system reliability. Lenovo highly recommends that you apply this BIOS update.

Specify WINUPTP.EXE with the full path name where you saved the package, then click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7juj13us\WINUPTP.EXE

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Select Update ThinkPad BIOS and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the update has been completed, the program shows a message Flash Update has been successfully completed.... Follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer.

Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the system until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the system while the update is still in progress, the system board may have to be replaced.

Unattended Update

This procedure is intended only for system administrators. The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.

Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the files.

At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -S option. Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7juj13us\WINUPTP.EXE -s

To view the update result, refer to the WINUPTP.log file created at the same directory of the package.

Initializing the BIOS

BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:

Turn on the system.

While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.

The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password.

Press the F9 key to load default configuration.

Select Yes.

Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.

Select Yes.

Restart the computer.

Notes:

After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.

After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.

BIOS information

Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following system program (BIOS) and the Embedded Controller program. The BIOS Version and the and the the Embedded Controller version number can be viewed by entering the BIOS Setup Utility.

Turn on the system.

While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.

The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.